Shrink Tumblr Post Images: Simple Steps

Tumblr, the microblogging platform, allows users to share various types of content, including images. However, sometimes you might want to share an image that's too large for your post. Here's how you can resize an image directly in Tumblr without losing its quality or using external tools.

Tumblr automatically resizes images to fit its post format, but it doesn't allow you to specify dimensions. So, if an image is too wide, it might be too large. To make an image smaller in a Tumblr post, you'll need to crop it or reduce its width. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Resizing Images on Tumblr

Tumblr has a built-in feature to crop and resize images. Here's how you can use it:

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1. **Upload your image** in the post editor. You can drag and drop, or click 'Choose File' to upload from your computer.

Cropping an Image

If your image is wide and you want to crop it, follow these steps:

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2. Click on the image to select it. Tumblr will display a thin grey border around the image.

3. Hover over any of the corner points of the image. A double-headed arrow will appear, allowing you to resize the image.

4. Click and drag the arrow to resize the image. The grey border will change shape, cropping the image.

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5. Once you're satisfied with the crop, release the mouse button. Your image is now resized!

Reducing the Width of an Image

If your image is too tall and you want to reduce its width, follow these steps:

6. Click on the image to select it, just like in the cropping process.

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7. Hover over any of the border points on the right or left side of the image. A double-headed arrow will appear, allowing you to resize the image's width.

8. Click and drag the arrow left or right to reduce or increase the image's width. The grey border will change shape, resizing the image's width, but not its height.

9. Once you're happy with the width, release the mouse button. Your image is now resized!

Resizing Original Aspect Ratio

Sometimes, you might want to resize an image while maintaining its original aspect ratio. Unfortunately, Tumblr's built-in resizing tool doesn't allow this. In such cases, you'll need to use an external image editing tool like Google Photos or an online service like PicResize.

Resize your image using your preferred tool, then upload it to Tumblr. This way, you can maintain the original aspect ratio while ensuring the image fits Tumblr's post format.

Remember, resizing images on Tumblr is irreversible. Always keep a backup of the original image just in case you need it later.

Happy posting!Now that you know how to resize images on Tumblr, you can share your favorite photos without worrying about them being too large or taking up too much space. Keep experimenting with different image sizes and crops to make your Tumblr posts stand out. Until next time!